Rego Park Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Leading Several Schemes
By Forum Staff Last week, in federal court in Brooklyn, Stella Boyadjian was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Margo Brodie to 25 months in…
Three N.J. Men Indicted for Brutal Kidnapping and Extortion Attempt in Astoria
By Forum Staff Last week, in federal court in Brooklyn, a superseding indictment was unsealed charging New Jersey residents Aasim Boone, Jarrett Bruce, and Lesly…
Council Crushes Mayor’s Vetoes of Two Disputed Public Safety Bills
By Michael V. Cusenza The City Council on Tuesday voted to override Mayor Eric Adams’ vetoes of Introductions 586-A and 549-A. And the final tally…
Human Remains Found in Richmond Hill
A construction crew on Monday afternoon discovered a skeleton in the basement of an abandoned Richmond Hill building on Jamaica Avenue near 120th Street. The…
Jo-ing Up: Constituent Services Champion Ariola Excited about Second Council Term
By Michael V. Cusenza City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) on Monday was sworn in to her second term representing the residents and businesses of…
One Dead, Three Injured in Blistering Rego Park Blaze
By Michael V. Cusenza An elderly woman was killed and three others injured, including two firefighters, late Tuesday night in a ferocious, fast-moving fire that…
Man Found Fit to Stand Trial in Howard Beach/JFK Station Attack
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Waheed Foster was found fit to stand trial and arraigned last week on an indictment…
City Sheriff’s Office Busts Three Illegal Rockaway Cannabis Businesses
By Forum Staff After being alerted to the presence of several local retailers selling unlicensed marijuana products, the City Sheriff’s Office took action last week,…
Ariola Hosting Free Property Tax Consultations
By Michael V. Cusenza New York homeowners, as well as co-op and condo owners, should be receiving their Notice of Property Value (NOPV) in the…
Feds Begin Investigation into the Rise of Mail Theft in Borough
By Forum Staff Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) announced on Tuesday that the federal investigation into the rise of mail theft in Queens has officially begun….
Pol, AARP Hail Signing of Prescription Drug Cost Bill
By Michael V. Cusenza Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) this week touted the signing of a bill which requires manufacturers of prescription drugs to…
Astoria Brothers Charged after Authorities Uncover Explosives, Ghost Guns in their Apartment
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Andrew and Angelo Hatziagelis have been indicted on 130 counts of criminal possession of a…
Cambria Heights Man Charged with Possessing Cache of Ghost Guns, Assault Pistols
By Forum Staff Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Wednesday that Lenold Caesar has been arraigned on charges of criminal possession of a weapon…
Dems Seek to Remove Citizenship Question from Census
By Forum Staff Congresswoman (D-Flushing) and U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) announced on Monday they are leading efforts to block a renewed attempt by Republicans…
Elected Officials Urge MTA to Preserve Q11 Bus Service for Centerville Residents
By Forum Staff In a joint effort to advocate for the needs of their constituents, State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr.(D-Woodhaven), Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard…